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Representatives from the town of Davidson were joined by NCDOT staff at Davidson Town Hall, one of three meetings in the area Thursday. From left: Mayor John Woods, NCDOT Chief of Staff Bobby Lewis, Commissioners Beth Cashion and Rodney Graham (Jonathan Cox/CorneliusNews.net).

By JONATHAN COXCorneliusNews.net

In a series of meetings opened to the public at the last minute, officials from Cintra and the NC Department of Transportation fielded questions from local elected officials about proposed High Occupancy Toll (HOT) lanes on I-77. Read the full story

Cornelius-Lemley Fire Department responded to 56 calls this week, including nine vehicle accidents and a tree limb that fell on power lines on Pine Street, knocking out electricity in the area. In one wreck, a vehicle struck a railroad crossing arm on Bailey Road. And a bicyclist on NC 115 was hurt after he was struck by a vehicle. More information about these and others along with a tally of this weeks medical calls. Read the full story

Poor field conditions have long been a headache for Lake Norman area athletes. Last spring, Carolina Rapids Soccer Club games or practices were canceled an astounding 35 percent of the time last because of rain or unusable fields, the group’s director says.

That’s why after years of discussions the nonprofit club partnered earlier this year with the Town of Cornelius Parks, Arts, Recreation & Culture (PARC) to help pay for artificial turf fields at Bailey Road Park in Cornelius. Read the full story

Cornelius residents are invited to help the Cornelius Police Department Pack the Patrol Car with school supplies for the upcoming 2014- 2015 school year. The supplies drive runs through Thursday, Aug. 21, and officers plan to deliver supplies to schools on Friday. Read the full story

There was standing room at Town Hall Monday night as residents came to voice their opinions for and against the town’s long-delayed sidewalk construction project on Torrence Chapel Road. Meanwhile, commissioners are moving forward with plans to issue $7.48 million in bonds for a variety of road projects – but without the controversial Floral Lane extension to US 21.

Town officials also approved the Parks and Recreation department’s recommendations on how to allocate $3.4 million of the 2015 bonds package, discussed the Comprehensive Bike Plan, and considered recommendations for improving traffic flow at Exit 28 in preparation for the beginning of the CMS school year.

The Cornelius – Lemley Fire Department responded to 39 calls this week, including eight motor vehicle accidents, one ruptured gas line, and six fire alarms. Read on for more information about these and others along with a tally of this week’s medical calls. Read the full story